The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-01

The above sketch is dedicated
solely to mothers, who have found it
difficult to put their children into
garments which, while sufficiently
serviceable, will look appropriate
and pretty.
Wash fabrics are now shown in
much variety for children's costumes
and the combinations formed are
picturesque, bright aud very suitable
for little peoples wear, the patterns
being quaint and childish.
The shades to be worn by children
are universally very delicate, such
tints as turquoise blue, rose, hello
trope, primrose, maize cream and
ecru being popular, while stripes
also take prominent place. Satines,
ginghams, summer serges, chamber
les, challys, cashmeres, foulards-all
these are seeen for children's wear
and the prettiest blendings and con-
trasts OF colors are obtained by the
tasteful combinatioes in which these
materials are arranged.
One very neat model intended as a
dress for girl of 6, 8 or 10 years has
polonaise, divided at the waist, Of
serge in pretty dark blue shades,
through which a fine red stripe is
run. The skirt is in plain serge,
while the vest (of course there is q
vest) is of light blue cashmere,
plated. Dark blue revers Of velvet
border it, and the collar aud cuffs
are of the same material,
Sashes are much worn and form a
very pretty third factor in the con-
juncture of colOrs seen i'll the suit.
Blouse waists are also popular for
children, but it seems they are not
neglected by older people They are
much liked by ladies for wear in
doors, the fancy shapes being pre-
ferred.
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The English modistes have adopt
ed the pulled sleeve as a special feat
ure this season, and it is applied
upon all sorts Of costumes. Some Of
these have only a puff at the shout
der and one just below the elbow.
On others the sleeve is divided into
three large pufis which extend over
its whole length, divided by bands Of
ribbon and supplemented at the end
by broad velvet cuff. The wide
slashed shoulder puffs Of Marie Stu
art days also is not stranger. Lon
don fashions show great quantities
of ribbon distributed upon dinner,
reception and indoor costumes in the
form of large knots upon the shout.
der, bows at the waist-sometimes OF
very broad ribbon, and placed above
the tournure at the back, 80 as to
form second drapery-or in small
bows all the way down the front of a
dress, both upon the basque and
skirt. Ribbon, if tastefully applied
is sure TO produce pretty effect, and
q harmonious one, but too much Of
it gives the dress bizarre appear
ance in which the beauty Of the
model becomes lost.
Costumes entirelyof lace, made vi
on foundation dresses will be au fait
during the coming summer. Gui-
pure, Spanish and Chantilly laces
will be principally employed, and
there is much opportunity for the
production Of the most ravishing cos
tunes, if little taste be exercised
in making up these lace dresses, as no
material forms prettier or more
gracefully natural draperies than this
diaphanous fabric.
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A charming indoor costume, re-
Gently noted, was in plain dress goods,
the only trimming being braid ap-
pliques in graceful patterns. The
basque of this dress, beyond the
braided collar and cuffs, was abso-
lutely plain, and buttoned from the
left shoulder. The drapery consisted
of broad tablier extending In di-
agonal line from the left hip to tho
| center Of the skirt, OF the bottom,